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Ep 36 - Under the Sea

It's unexpected reunions all around as Tira, Bash, and Peter try to find a way out of the embattled city of Ebendele. Sometimes the right way isn't the most obvious--or safest! Adventure awaits as they put their fate in the hands of others.
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Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're official affiliates of Dice Envy! Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
Those who have contributed to our unprecedented number of downloads over the last month. It's been great to see those numbers climbing!
@heatherwaite8 for her contribution to this episode; listen to find out more!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
ChainLodingBayDoor01.wav is a copyright of mmaruska
Door, Church, Close, E.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
underwater_engine.ogg is a copyright of Batsumaru
Bong2.wav is a copyright of mikejedw
Roar.wav is a copyright of Ideacraft
20070103RummagingThroughRecyclingBinNR.wav a copyright of daveincamas
Metallic Screech.wav is a copyright of astronaut_13579
Destruction, Wooden, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Bubbling, Large, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
JBF Plywood Breaking (both).aif is a copyright of cmusounddesign
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Short Servo Burst 1 is a copyright of Speedenza
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - Aeons of Times Untold - Score Music, by Christian Peitsch
Fighter Academy - Warrior's College - Score Music, by César Pineda
Urban Center - Village of Gnomes - Score Music, by Moises Alvarez
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 37 - Pain in My Heart

Have cracks begun to form in the party? An act of desperation may have far-reaching consequences as Tira, Bash, and Peter press on in their quest. As they glide beneath the hulls of the pirate fleet, they point their way toward the distant shores of Dao Huin.
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Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're official affiliates of Dice Envy! Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
It's been a while, but we really appreciate Rob Ervin of Rob Ervin Voiceovers, for his work that leads into each show. Fantastic work, great prices.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Splash, Jumping, C.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
underwater_engine.ogg is a copyright of Batsumaru
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Short Servo Burst 1 is a copyright of Speedenza
Getting out of the pool.wav is a copyright of Juan_Merie_Venter
06250 dizzy bolt spell.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
05966 water surfacing splashes.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - Aeons of Times Untold - Score Music, by Christian Peitsch
Elven Dirge - Ma Serannas - Score Music, by Mario Luengo
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 38 - We All Live in a Yellow Submarine

Adventure takes many forms, and the party finds itself facing struggles inside and outside its wondrous underwater machine. The waters of the ocean are deep and mysterious; listen now to find out what Tira, Bash, and Peter find there!
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Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're official affiliates of Dice Envy! Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
Rob Ervin of Rob Ervin Voiceovers does incredible, professional work at reasonable prices, and we can't wait to work with him more. If you need voice work done, check him out now! He's also on Twitter at @RobErvinVO.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for free royalty-free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Car_ReverseWhine_2.wav is a copyright of jessepash
Bong2.wav is a copyright of mikejedw
Metal_Gate_squeak_mono.aif is a copyright of Suz_Soundcreations
Underwater sounds - loopable is a copyright of carmsie
underwater_engine.ogg is a copyright of Batsumaru
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Forgotten Chamber - Realm of Stars - Score Music, by Francesco Antonelli
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luke Lebanidze
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 39 - Welcome to the Jungle

After escaping some underwater denizens and navigating a tunnel while at the mercy of a swift current, the party rises to the surface, ready to see what sights greet them. Where will they find themselves? Find out now in this week's exciting episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
Thanks for bearing with us as we've slowly tuned our recording and editing processes through our run so far. We're seeing significant quality gains, and we appreciate our listeners' patience as we've learned how to produce clearer shows.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Splash, Jumping, C.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
DogYelp.wav is a copyright of TobiasKosmos
underwater_engine.ogg is a copyright of Batsumaru
Poison Spell Magic is a copyright of qubodup
Roar.wav is a copyright of Ideacraft
Underwater sounds - loopable is a copyright of carmsie
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Short Servo Burst 1 is a copyright of Speedenza
05966 water surfacing splashes.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Lightning Bolt Spell, by Daniel Warneke
Monk Monastery - Monks of the Sun God - Score Music, by Stefan Totsev
Monk Monastery - Union of Body and Mind - Score Music, by David Suárez Torre
Restorative Spell, by Pablo Betancourt
Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail, by Jean-Baptiste
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 6, Bash

Join us as Wamberbash reaches level 6. See what powerful new ability he picks up in the jungle! (We're still not sure about his HP tally at the end, but we'll get that straightened out.)
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Thanks for sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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We love our Battlebards sound effects! If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 40 - Quiet Village

Ep 40: In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the party picks its way toward its next objective: the Jewel of Edelenn called Tuo Nue. Emerging from the stifling confines of the trees, Tira, Bash, and Peter find themselves in a village. What revelations await them there? Listen now to find out!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
Rob Ervin, you're our guy--lay down those velvety tones, and we want to work with you more in Season 2!
Barbados is representing. We've had seven nibbles on episodes in the month of February. Welcome to the show, and we hope you love it!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Back Crack 1.wav is a copyright of Brotherprovisional
Back Crack 2.wav is a copyright of Brotherprovisional
Dunk_water_009.wav is a copyright of Batsumaru
Plywood_Prying_01.wav is a copyright of dheming
JBF Plywood Breaking (both).aif is a copyright of cmusounddesign
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Ambient Space Sound is a copyright of Jagadamba
Male shouting yelling hey !!! is a copyright of Jagadamba
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Wagons and Carriages - Wagon Oxen on Dirt Road, by Phil Lee
Monk Monastery - Union of Body and Mind - Score Music, by David Suárez Torre
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 41 - Learning to Fly

Ep 41: The road goes on to Tuo Nue, and the party takes advantage of an opportunity to get there. Once in the city, they must find the secret knowledge hidden in this Jewel of Edelenn in order to continue their journey. Exciting things lie ahead--discover them now in this week's episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
Contact with a new Twitter friend, @ScrivTheBard, who runs an online shop of family friendly adventures. If you're interested in getting into D&D with your family, check her out!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
RAM_Mouth Hawk_rev_v1.wav is a copyright of reidedo
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Throat Singing Chanting Tibet Tantric - WET.mp3 is a copyright of Ephemeral_Rift
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Large City - Civilization During Day, by Pablo Betancourt
Monk Monastery - Monastery of the Unbroken - Score Music, by Alexander Kochetkov
Monk Monastery - Sanctuary - Score Music, by Mike Bridge
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 6, Peter

Join us as Peter reaches level 6. Moved by what he just witnessed outside the mountain monastery of Tuo Nue, Peter is inspired to take his advancement in another direction!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
RAM_Mouth Hawk_rev_v1.wav is a copyright of reidedo
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Echoes of the Past - The Past Whispers, by Phil Archer
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: The Shattering

This last week was a huge challenge for keeping up with our recording schedule. We're taking a short break from the ongoing story due to life events, but in the meantime we want to share this combination lore segment and a personal challenge with our Stackers. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Bullet passbys.wav is a copyright of Audionautics
022 Single strike.flac is a copyright of Parasonya
SFX_Stone_Calcit_DeadSea_Avalacne_top #3-171.wav is a copyright of kernschall
Plywood_Prying_01.wav is a copyright of dheming
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Highflow River is a copyright of CaganCelik
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Texts of the Jewels - From The Desert Sage

Toward the beginning of our journey together, Tira, Bash, and Peter found an ancient text that pointed them to the four Jewels of Edelenn, cities of learning that contained more information to help fight against a growing evil in the world of Vardalon.
The first Jewel was the city of Jama, the capital city of a desert country. There the friends discovered The Desert Sage, a traditional story in the style of that people's wisdom literature that pointed to some new ideas.
This special episode provides the text in a standalone format for easy reference. Here's the text:
From The Desert Sage 
In the shade of the fireblossom bush sat the sage. He pondered its branches, a welcome relief from the sun. “Why do you flourish when all else is waste?” Here was no cool breeze, here no racing stream, only mile upon mile of flowing sand. The hot wind blew, stirring the branches, and in their stirring he heard a reply. 
“I gain my strength from the spreading root, the feet that grab beneath the ground. My arms reach up toward the sky, the smile of the sun. My thorns are sharp and pierce the hungry, to keep my blossoms safe. My blooms roll open in the dawn and drink deep of nightly damp. 
“So must the people of this land be, if they are to survive: strong of foot, embracing the sun, fierce against foe, making much of little. Only in these things will they find length of days. The wise will heed.” 
The Desert Sage found comfort in the desert, feet burned black by sun-bleached sand. No music of the flute to distract from thought; the wind in the sand was music enough. No laughter and merriment to divert from contemplation of suffering; the sun’s dance on the dunes was happiness itself. No call of the merchant to entice the eyes with shining things; in the full heat of the sun a bowl of rice and handful of water become treasure enough. 
I came to him then, sitting by him to hear his tale. In his wanderings the sage roamed far abroad. He left the sands, forsaking the land of his birth. His feet walked distant ways, to the ceiling of the world, to the waters of its end. He spoke to me of things unthought, unimagined, wondrous things no merchant could ever hope to sell in the souk. 
But how his eyes danced in the shade of the fireblossom bush when he spoke of the pillars, tall and crystalline, clear as glass, yet without life. They stood at the four corners of the land, upholding the ceiling of the sky, the realm of the one true god who once wrestled daily with his greatest foe. The pillars, the gifts and remnants of god and foe, master of the sky and usurper, protectors of their being. Those who awaken them, he said, will restore the power of the former music. 
His voice faltered, then resumed. Tall and crystalline, he said, stones fallen from the stars, but their shadows stretched afar, and hid much in their reach. In this world of ours, where there is light, there is shadow; they are intertwined, inseparable. He took my hand, his eyes aflame. Light, shadow, shadow, light; one is not one without the other, yet both are distinct. The wise will heed. 
In his journey, drawn as he was to the pillars yet without knowing, he found pieces thereof, shattered arms of the stars, teardrops of the fallen god and his darksome enemy.  
I sought clarification of these words, but he fell silent. And so we watched the passage of the sun, there in the shade of the fireblossom bush.
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We used an excellent Battlebards music track. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Sheikh's Tent - Enchantress of the Sands - Score Music, by Wesley Devore
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Texts of the Jewels - What Happened When the Skies Fell

Toward the beginning of our journey together, Tira, Bash, and Peter found an ancient text that pointed them to the four Jewels of Edelenn, cities of learning that contained more information to help fight against a growing evil in the world of Vardalon.
The second Jewel was the city of Ebendele, a major port city in the geographically diverse country of Muwaka. There the friends discovered What Happened When the Skies Fell, a written form of a verbally transmitted story.
This special episode provides the text in a standalone format for easy reference. Here's the text:
What happened when the skies fell  
Once, long ago, Crow and Butterfly were the best of friends, but they were not as you know them now.  
Crow loved her beautiful white feathers and her voice, which was sweet and delicate. With her song she could bring things to life, and turn ideas into reality. One day, eight singers overheard her as she sang, and they begged her to teach them the power of her song. Flattered, she agreed, and taught them how to shape their thoughts into that which could be felt. So these eight became the true singers, powerful men and women who had the power to shape the world.  
Butterfly was ugly but very strong. He used to fly about looking for new things to learn, but only rarely would anyone talk with him. As Butterfly traveled the world one day, he saw Crow teaching the singers, and stopped to listen. Enthralled with the sound of beauty, he sat and listened. When Crow was done with her teaching, she was quite tired, so Butterfly offered to fly her home. She agreed in spite of Butterfly’s ugliness, and after that service, they became good friends.  
After they formed their friendship, Butterfly and Crow were flying through the skies one day when they saw two figures fighting. A figure of light wrestled with a figure of darkness. As they fought, their voices rang out in song, a song that twisted and fought along with them. At last the dark figure won, breaking the light figure into pieces, but in the process he exerted himself so much that he, too, split into pieces. Many innumerable pieces were small and rained down onto the world below, but both split into four large pieces each and began to fall quickly.  
Saddened by the destruction, Butterfly guided the glowing pieces of light down to the land, helping to set them in place without further damage. Two he placed in lands of ice, one he guided to the islands of the rising sun to the east, and one he settled in Daween of the setting sun.  
Crow was also distraught, but was more affected by the song of the dark figure, which she considered sweeter. So she guided the pieces of the dark one down, though where these ended up is lost to time. 
Once the great pieces were in place, they glowed for a short time, and the essence of their beings lingered long enough to pronounce a curse each. The being of the light pillars cursed Crow for aiding the dark being, reducing her sweet song to a pitiful croak and turning her feathers black. The being of the dark pillars cursed Butterfly for being strong enough to preserve the remnants of his foe; he would now be short of life, prey to all birds, and delicate. 
But they also both had just enough energy for a blessing as well. To Crow, the dark figure gave a wisdom and cleverness greater than all other birds. And to Butterfly, the light figure granted a beauty above all others of its kind, as payment for his service. As the light of the pillar-like pieces died, the true singers moved to comfort them, each falling asleep at the foot of each.  
And so these things are to this day. Now you know, my child, how the Crow came to croak in her black feathers, and Butterfly came to bring such beauty to the world in spite of his shortness of life.
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We used an excellent Battlebards music track. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Nature Claimed Ruins - The Raven City - Score Music, by Raphael Bellamy
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Texts of the Jewels - Holy Chant - The Inner Light

Toward the beginning of our journey together, Tira, Bash, and Peter found an ancient text that pointed them to the four Jewels of Edelenn, cities of learning that contained more information to help fight against a growing evil in the world of Vardalon.
The third Jewel was the city of Tuo Nue, a beautiful mountainside place located along the eastern ridges of Dao Huin. In an isolated monastery above the city, the friends learned more about the mysterious pillars through a holy chant called The Inner Light.
This special episode provides the text in a standalone format for easy reference. Here's the text:
Holy chant - The inner light 
All light is divine though some cleanse and purify. Heed these words, my son. 
In the high mountains scents of lilac on warm winds carry away woe. 
Lying on my back, long grass tickling at my cheek, smooth stone underfoot. 
A stream bubbles by; sweet waters laughing and bright fall in curtained mist. 
From here I can see the land of Dao Huin spread out, a tapestry fine. 
Across the gorges to the north the pillar fine stands in crystal splendor 
It rises high; light cuts dark, pushes back shadow so it flees in shame. 
Two more such I know, great pillars standing proudly though in distant lands: 
The first was eastward in islands warmed by the sun--  Kis-ra of the boats. 
Far north the other, Trun the inhospitable, dark with ice and snow. 
These all stood in light like beacons in a great storm that guide wand’rers home. 
My heart grows cold at thoughts of the dark pillars. Let all learn from me! 
One lay to the north upon my travels there. The mountains grew so cold! 
An uncouth people gave that sad land a sad name: it was Wun-hai-de. 
The other I found in a place of thick jungles and creeping creatures. 
Here the pillar stood deep in rank and clutching vines: shrouded Mu-nu-ka. 
I fled these places, cold fear chasing at my heels, ready to be home. 
My lesson, my son: Seek the light only, for dark leads but to despair.
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We used an excellent Battlebards music track. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Monk Monastery - Union of Body and Mind - Score Music, by David Suarez Torre
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Learning to Fly - The Rough Cut

A couple weeks ago we mentioned the possibility of sharing a rough cut of an episode. This special behind-the-scenes peek is it! We saved off the audio before touching it up, spliced in some prefatory comments, and served it up piping hot. We really hope you enjoy this, and if you have questions about any aspect of our production process, please be sure to share them via Twitter, Instagram, or email (see below).
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 42 - You're in the army now

Ep 42: Bash's daring leap yields unexpected results as he flies over the distance between the monastery and the distant mountain that might be one of the pillars mentioned in the songs from the Jewels of Edelenn. What will the friends do in the face of new danger? Find out now in our latest episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We have a friend in Barbados! Thanks for listening!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Minor Key Music Box is a copyright of DarkWaryurMC
Unsheathing a sword is a copyright of visualasylum
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Walking through dense grass with backpack.wav is a copyright of shredder10
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Elven Village - Ascending the Vale - Score Music, by Kevin MacLeod
Fighter Academy - Warrior's College - Score Music, by César Pineda
Forgotten Chamber - Realm of Stars - Score Music, by Francesco Antonelli
Hidden Realm - Buried Pasts - Score Music, by Ionut Grigore
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 6, Tira

Join us as Tira reaches level 6. A day of activity leads to some downtime. As Tira sits at a war camp's fire on the eve of battle, she discovers a new dimension to her relationship with her ghostly mother.
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. We used sounds taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 43 - Battle Born

Ep 43: A restless night leads to a stomach-clenching morning. Battle looms with an army somewhere across a great stretch of grassland. What lies in wait for the Heroes of Arden? Listen now to find out!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
Thanks to the Anne Arundel County Public Library system (@aacpl on Twitter) for running this year's Comic Con. We get to participate, and if you're in the area, stop by the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Ambient battle noise: swords and shouting is a copyright of pfranzen
Rowdy crowd.wav is a copyright of xtrgamr
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
06250 dizzy bolt spell.wav is a copyright of Robinhood76
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - The Final Portal - Score Music, by César Pineda
City Siege - Defending the Gates - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Orc War March - The Hoard Marches - Score Music, by Pablo Betancourt
Echoes of the Past - The Past Whispers - Score Music, by Phil Archer
Shortbow Arrow Barrage Hits Chainmail, by Jean-Baptiste
Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail, by Jean-Baptiste
Wagons and Carriages - Wagon Oxen on Dirt Road, by Phil Lee
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Mystic Class Impressions

We thought it'd be fun to take some time to chat about Michael's experience with the Unearthed Arcana Mystic class so far. We cover the highs, the lows, and ideas for where Wizards of the Coast might want to think about adjustments.
What do you think? We'd love to hear from you about it, too!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
 

Ep 44 - Into the Unfathomed Tower

Ep 44: The battle of Tuo Nue concluded, it's now up to the party to chase down the forbidding general of the enemy army. The chase takes them to a mysterious place and new revelations. Join us now to find out more!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're getting hyped! In just over a month, we'll be guests at the Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! We get to participate, and if you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Water Splash 1 is a copyright of qubodup
Poison Spell Magic is a copyright of qubodup
rc_car_wheel_turn.wav is a copyright of plingativator
Horse.mp3 is a copyright of 3bagbrew
Heavy Rain is a copyright of lebaston100
SFX_Stone_Calcit_DeadSea_Avalacne_top #3-171.wav is a copyright of kernschall
FireSpell3.wav is a copyright of alonsotm
Thunder, Very Close, Rain, A.wav is a copyright of InspectorJ
Dry Thunder3.wav is a copyright of juskiddink
Whoosh motron very low.wav is a copyright of melissapons
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Electric Servo _ Extra SFX .wav is a copyright of DCSFX
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - Waking the Guardian - Score Music, by Brian Gair
Dwarf Temple - The Soul Forging - Score Music, by Otto Orion
Vestige of Eons - Ancient Stone Circle - Score Music, by Owen Heritage
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 4, Thump

Join us as our favorite DM-controlled party member finally makes it to level 4! See what Thump gets to pick up at this new level, and how it relates to our ongoing story.
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Heavy Rain is a copyright of lebaston100
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Ancient Chamber - Pool of Shattered Pasts - Score Music, by Daniel Herrera
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 45 - Awake the Harp

Ep 45: As the echoes of battle and the ringing of lightning fade, the party must figure out who this mysterious figure atop the pillar might be. Join them now in this week's episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're getting hyped! In just over a month, we'll be guests at the Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! We get to participate, and if you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
Nature Claimed Ruins - Hallowed Grounds - Score Music, by Marc Cholette
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 46 - Remember

Ep 46: The party figures out what to do next, and runs into an old friend in the process. Find out more now in this week's episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're getting hyped! In just over a month, we'll be guests at the Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! We get to participate, and if you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Monk Monastery - Monastery of the Unbroken - Score Music, by Alexander Kochetkov
Monk Monastery - Union of Body and Mind - Score Music, by David Suarez Torre
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 47 - The Choice is Yours

Ep 47: What could be better after a battle than being honored as the saviors of an entire city? The party finds itself on the red carpet, and must make a decision about how to proceed. But first, they must reconnect with an old acquaintance. Find out more in this week's episode!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're getting hyped! In just over a month, we'll be guests at the Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! We get to participate, and if you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used a Creative Commons sound effect in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list it here. The following was taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Foot Scuff Hard Floor Gentle is a copyright of DNAudio_UK
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Monk Monastery - Monastery of the Unbroken - Score Music, by Alexander Kochetkov
Ghoul - Combat - Spell-Fused Ghoul Battle, by Andreas Voukrou
Red Dragon - On Ground - Down and Dirty, by Marcos Abrom
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 48 - Gotta Travel On

Ep 48: The west calls as the Saviors of Tuo Nue begin to make their way to the last of the Jewels of Edelenn. But first they must make their way there, and this means a journey across the peninsula of Dao Huin. What adventures will they face along the way? Check out this week's episode now to find out!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
We're still stoked to be guests at the Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! If you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
WINK-01.wav is a copyright of newagesoup
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Forgotten Chamber - Temple to the Grey - Score Music, by Luka Lebanidze
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Ep 49 - Fight to Survive

Ep 49: Betrayal at the docks leads to a tense skirmish before the eyes of a horrified crowd. Will the Reaver's plans come to fruition, or will our heroes fall to the assassins' blades? Listen now to find out.
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
In this episode, Rhett mentions the DM Table Talk group he's part of. They generally meet weekly on Tuesdays, and stream video on Twitch and later post the same video on YouTube. Regardless of your experience level as a DM, there's something new to learn. We'd love for you to check it out!
All our attention is on the upcoming Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con (check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! If you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used some Creative Commons sound effects and music in this show. For the sake of attribution, we list them here. The following were taken from freesound.org, a fantastic resource for completely free sound effects.
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution license:
Water Splash 1 is a copyright of qubodup
Minor Key Music Box is a copyright of DarkWaryurMC
Sizzling.aif is a copyright of JasonElrod
JBF Plywood Breaking (both).aif is a copyright of cmusounddesign
Sound effects that fall under the Attribution Noncommercial license:
Crowd after Encore.wav is a copyright of soundslikewillem
We also used some excellent Battlebards sound effects. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Cure Light Wounds Spell, by Pablo Betancourt
Monk Temple - The Sentinel Monks - Score Music, by Tica Alexandru
Shortbow Arrow Hits Chainmail, by Jean-Baptiste
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.

Special: Welcome to Level 7

Special Episode: Join us as all the heroes level up to see what new abilities they get. Tira, Bash, and Peter are now at level 7, and there's some good stuff coming their way!
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Stack o' Dice is an official affiliate of Dice Envy. Use this special link, https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2189820.f8fe99, to buy your next set of dice, and you'll also help support our show!
We're glad you're sharing our story; we really appreciate your support and hope you enjoy what we've created together. We're having fun sharing our adventure with you each week, and we'll only get better with time! If you like what you hear, please take the time to leave us a review on iTunes, since that bumps us up in the ratings and lets others join in the fun. For quick updates on a more real-time basis, follow us on Twitter (@stackodice) and on Instagram (@stackodice), where we'd love to hear from you. Or if you want to share a question or idea with us, drop us a line at stack.o.dice@gmail.com.
Our thanks for the week:
Time is ticking! Anne Arundel County Public Library system's Comic Con is around the corner--(check them out at @aacpl on Twitter)! If you're in the area, we'd love to see you at the Odenton Branch on 18 May. We can't wait to meet you!
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We used an excellent Battlebards sound effect in this special episode. If you like what you hear, check them out at battlebards.com. If you sign up for a Prime account, be sure to use our special code, stack, and you'll get a 20% discount on your subscription.
Here are the sound effects we used in this episode:
Elven Dirge - The Passing of the Elves - Score Music, by Mark Stothard
And now, on with the show-- we're excited to tell a story with you.